SSE Airtricity Community Fund
Application Form
1 April 2015 – 31 March 2016
SSE Airtricity Community Fund 2015 / 2016 – Application Form
“At SSE Airtricity we believe in making energy better.
That’s why as well as promoting green energy
generation we believe the communities in which we
locate our wind farms should be able to see and
experience the benefit of that wind farm in their locality.”
What is a Community Fund?
The SSE Airtricity Community Fund aims to support
energy efficiency and sustainability projects in the
locality of our wind farms. The fund is paid out annually;
starting one year after the wind farm starts producing
electricity and operates for the lifetime of each site.
The SSE Airtricity Community Fund is only paid out in
respect of wind farms wholly owned by SSE Airtricity.
How the Community Fund works.
Tell Us About Your Project
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Send Us Your Project Details
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Who can apply?
All communities within a 20km radius of any of our wind
farms across the island may apply. However, we place
a particular emphasis on prioritising those community
groups located within a 5km vicinity of each wind farm.
This application process is open to Not-For-Profit
organisations only. This fund is not open to applications
that support individuals however individuals may apply
for funding to support a community initiative.
Application Criteria
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Energy Efficiency
Your project delivers reduced energy consumption
through energy efficiency.
Sustainability
Your project drives community centred environmental
and / or social sustainability interest.
How much does each fund pay?
The size of each Community Fund is different as it is
calculated on the total amount of electricity produced at
the wind farm each year. So during particularly windy
years, a wind farms Community Fund will be bigger.
Submit your completed application form to our Community
Development Officer, Anne Reynolds.
This can be done via post or email to
[email protected].
SSE Airtricity Reviews all Projects
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All Community Fund applications are evaluated on a
competitive basis – remember energy efficiency projects will
be prioritised. The scoring panel will also consider proximity
to the wind farm and the number of beneficiaries.
Funding Awards
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What kind of projects do you fund?
Our funds support a variety of projects under the criteria
below. We prioritise energy efficiency projects currently.
SSE Airtricity will advertise the fund in the local press.
Fill out this application form, telling us about your community
group and your project. Remember to attach contractor
quotes for the measure you are applying for.
SSE Airtricity Community Development Officer, Anne
Reynolds, will contact all successful applicants, letting them
know how much funding their respective projects are to be
awarded.
Community Photo
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If your application is successful, Anne Reynolds will organise
a visit to your community and present successful groups with
their Community Funding award.
For more information
You can find out more about the SSE Airtricity
Community Fund by contacting Anne at
Anne Reynolds, Community Liaison Officer,
SSE Airtricity, Red Oak South, South County Business
Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +353 1 655 6556
Fax: +353 1 655 6444
www.sseairtricity.com
www.Ireland.sse.com
For project ideas please visit our website or contact
Anne for suggestions.
SSE Airtricity Community Fund 2015/2016 – Application Form
a) Applicant Details
Name of Organisation/Group:
Address:
Main contact for the Organisation/Group:
Name:
Tel:
E-mail:
How many people are involved in your Organisation/Group?
Full-time Staff:
Part-time Staff:
Is the Organisation a Registered Charity? Yes / No
Volunteers:
Members:
Please Quote Registration Number:
What does your Organisation/Group do for the local community?
b) Project Details
Project Title:
Location:
Please tell us the three key objectives of your project.
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Please give a brief description of your proposed project explaining the project background. (no more than 200 words)
What is the overall cost of the project?
Please select your project type:
New build
Extension to existing building
Retrofit of existing building
Does your project align with one or more of the following criteria?
Encourage involvement within your local community?
Yes / No (delete as appropriate)
Provide service benefits to members of your local community?
Yes / No (delete as appropriate)
Help deliver reduced energy consumption through energy efficiency?
Yes / No (delete as appropriate)
Drive sustainability, by taking a long-term view to achieve growth while
safeguarding the environment?
Yes / No (delete as appropriate)
Contribute to the long term social sustainability of your local community?
Yes / No (delete as appropriate)
Improve safety for the community?
Yes / No (delete as appropriate)
What energy efficiency / sustainability aspect of the project will the SSE Airtricity contribution support?
*Please attach relevant contractor quote(s).
What is the cost of this element of the project?
Amount of assistance sought from the Community Fund?
How much funding have you raised already for the project?
What is the approximate number of beneficiaries?
When do you expect the project to start?
When do you expect to finish the project?
Please list the top three benefits your project will bring to the community:
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2.
3.
Please give details of previous Community Fund applications made in the last 3 years
Year:
Project:
Outcome:
c) Property Information (Please complete as appropriate if you are applying for an energy efficiency project)
What is the main function of your property?
What year was the building constructed?
What is your existing heating fuel?
(Oil, Gas, Electricity, LPG)
Does this Heating Fuel also heat your hot water?
Yes / No (delete as appropriate)
What is your current annual heating cost? €
What size is your Hot Water Cylinder?
MPRN (available on your electricity bill):
What is your current annual electricity cost? €
m3
What is the current building usage profile (how many days per week and for how many hours is the building typically
being used?)
d) Checklist
1. Have you filled out every section of the application form to the best of your knowledge?
2. Have you attached completed contractor quote form for the relevant element of your project?
3. Have you provided authorisation to SSE Airtricity to access your energy bills?
Once submitted you will receive confirmation of receipt by email or phone. If you do not hear from us please
ring Anne on 01 6556556.
e) Interested in doing energy efficiency improvements to your own home?
To find out more please visit our Home Energy Services business at www.sseairtricity.com or call 1850 818170 to
understand how SSE Airtricity can help you to improve the energy efficiency of your home or homes within your
community. Working with SEAI we will process your grant applications for you and complete the work needed for your
particular home.